• Professional small-diaphragm, true condenser cardioid microphone
• Switchable 20 dB preattenuation pad
• Heavy-duty, roadworthy, all-metal construction
• AKG sound quality
• Designed and engineered by AKG in Vienna, Austria

The Perception 170 is a small-diaphragm true condenser microphone offering

outstanding build quality and excellent value. The lightweight diaphragm delivers

outstanding clarity and transient response and conforms to the stringent standards

defined for AKG recording products. The Perception 170’s design is based on AKG

´s six decades of experience in making microphones and on input from sound

engineers around the world who use AKG products every day.

Its ½-inch small-diaphragm true condenser transducer brings AKG studio quality to

the project studio and all other areas of recording. A switchable preattenuation pad

enable the Perception 170 to be used close to sound sources delivering up to 155

dB SPL. The heavy-duty, all-metal chassis and reliable gold-plated XLR-type output

make the Perception 170 an excellent choice for a variety of live sound applications, too.

 

Type	0.5 inch diaphragm, externally polarized condenser
Polar pattern	cardioid
Frequency range	20 to 20,000 Hz
Sensitivity	12 mV/Pa (-38 dBV)
Max. SPL	135 / 155 dB SPL (0 / -20 dB) for 0.5% THD
Equivalent noise level	< 21 dB-A(IEC 60268-4)
Signal/noise ratio (A-weighted)	73 dB (re 1 Pa)
Preattenuation pad	0 dB, -20 dB
Impedance	<200 ohms
Recommended load impedance	>=1000 ohms
Current consumption	<=2 mA
Power requirement	48 V phantom power to DIN/IEC
Connector	3-pin XLR-type (pin #2 hot)
Finish	metallic blue
Dimensions	22 dia. X 160 mm/0.9 x 6.3 in.
Net weight	130 g (4.6 oz.)
Shipping weight	455 g (16 oz.)